Embroidery, with its delicate stitches and intricate designs, has long captured the hearts of crafters and makers alike. It’s a timeless and versatile skills that can be applied to so many projects. Throughout this roundup, I’ll be featuring a curated selection of blog posts centered around embroidery. From step-by-step tutorials to essential needle recommendations and […]
Embroidery Projects Round Up Read More »
Intro: Pretty Princess Sew Alongs Minnie Mouse Check out the post HERE Rapunzel Check out the post HERE Alice Check out my posts here documenting the my process: Getting Started Cutting and Constructing the Bodice Trims and Skirt Finishing Up More Dress Sewing . . . Mommy and Me Dresses
A Roundup of Dress Sewing Read More »
A faithful and super talented reader of my blog, Lara Buccella, contacted me recently to ask if I would like to review her new book Crafted Applique. Lara has been super dear to me, so I might have said yes just because of that…but it turns out that her book is about a process that
Crafted Applique – Cecropia Utopia Read More »
I’m so excited to FINALLY share with you a bookmark that I made for a Valentine’s day swap. I had to keep it a secret until my partner received it. But clearly we are past Valentine’s day now and I can share it now. My partner requested a bookmark that she saw on Pinterest which
One Sheep, Two Sheep, Read Sheep Read More »
I’m so excited about the dress I just finished for my six year old!! The pattern is from RabbitRabbitCreations on Etsy (she’s got tons of great patterns at great prices! I bought a bundle of five patterns to try out). I was introduced to this pattern by my friend Emily and I’ve wanted to make
Hummingbird Dress Maxi Style Read More »
I’m soooo excited! I have FINALLY done something with the beautiful paper pieced Nativity Scene I made a couple of years ago. No I didn’t design it. I bought the pattern from Paper Panache and the pattern is named O Holy Night. (If you are feeling super ambitious there is a crazy epic full nativity
Nativity Advent Calendar Read More »
I don’t do too many swaps anymore where I actually make things for other people. I wish I could, but I just don’t have the time and can’t over commit. But when I found out that there was IG edition of the Pillow Talk Swap (a perennial favorite from Flickr days), I decided to hop
Pillow Talk Swap – all wrapped up! Read More »
You guys. I have a new love. And it involves clothes line and zig zag stitches….who knew?! I’m not here to tell you how to make them. There are tons of pins on pinterest for these and tutorials on you tube. They all do a good job…so just go find those. Try searching under coilbaskets
Rope Bowls – my new obsession Read More »
*the giveaway is now closed* Pellon has a really exciting brand new product available: Flex – Foam. I think you are going to like it! Pellon® Flex-Foam™ is a lightweight stabilizer consisting of a layer of foam sandwiched between two layers of soft fabric. It is excellent for use in crafts, accessories, and home décor projects for
The Hour Basket with Pellon Fusible Flex-Foam Read More »
I’m VERY new to sewing with knits. It’s one of the things that I wanted to at least tackle this year, so I’ve been gathering patterns slowly and carefully. I want to set myself up for success so that I keep working at it. One advantage I already have is that I bought myself a
The Linden Sweatshirt – my new favorite pattern Read More »
